Carreras En SaludA
Chicago Bilingual Healthcare Partnership
Association House of Chicago
Humboldt Park Vocational Education CenterOf Wilbur Wright College, One of the City Colleges of Chicago
Instituto Del Progreso Latino
National Council of La Raza
NEED ASSESSMENT
In Chicago, Latinos (25% of the population)* are virtually invisible at the LPN or RN level (less than 1%)*. Primary reasons behinds those numbers are low literacy levels, low English proficiency, and personal and family employment barriers. In order to move Latinos out of, what are for them, dead-end jobs, “Carreras En Salud” must begin their work with Latinos at the Certified Nurse Assistant skill Level.
* Data source: Census’ Current Population Survey, 2000
Purpose of “Carreras En Salud”
“Carreras En Salud” will provide local healthcare providers with bilingual healthcare professionals who can improve these organizations’ competence and cultural sensitivity when serving the large and rising numbers of Latinos in the Chicago Metropolitan area
ESLHealth ContextIDPL/HPVEC
VESLCNA context
IDPL
CNA HPVEC
Pre LPNA
IDPL
Pre LPNB
IDPL
LPNWright College
RNschools
16 weeks
16 weeks
12 months
EKG, Phlebotomy
Prepared by Dr. Ricardo A. Estrada, Project Coordinator, “Carreras en Salud”, A Chicago Healthcare Bridge Partnership
16 w
eeks
BIO 226, Math 118ENG 101, PSY 201
16 weeks
ENG Grade level 10-12
Pre LPN-A or CNA
ENG Grade level 8-10, CNA
16 weeks
ESL Grade level 6th
GED, Compass test
PCT
NCLEX-PN NCLEX_RN
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Basic Computers Test Taking Skills Study/note taking skills Problem Solving Critical thinking Leadership / Team building Priority management Communication
FUNDING SOURCES
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities, (DCEO) – (CSSI)
Local Initiative Support Corporation, (LISC) Joyce Foundation Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Chicago Community Trust Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) (adult Education) Chicago Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development,
(MOWD) Employer’s Tuition Reimbursement
Employers Partners
Lakeshore Health Center
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Erie Family Health Center
Hispanic Nurses Association
Metropolitan Chicago Health Council
Chicago Department of Health
Casa Central
Saint Joseph Home of Chicago
Saint Elizabeth Hospital
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
CARRERAS EN SALUDUNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS
A strong partnership (CBOs / Community Colleges) Clear definition of Roles for each partner
Intake and Selection Process (Policies and Procedures) Case Management across curriculum (child care, family advising) Academic Support across curriculum (tutoring, lab, learning strategies) Experienced training institution (best in the state, 100% board passing
rate) Effective placement services (WIA service Providers)
CARRERAS EN SALUDUNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS
Strong fund leveraging plan, (constant proposal writing) Clear and well defined inclusive Career Pathway:
Tested placement assessment tools Employer recognized “Career ladder” Career Bridges to level basic skills needed at each career ladder stage Related Prep College courses (to strengthen content skills) Articulation agreements (between programs, departments and
institutions.
ESLHealth ContextIDPL/HPVEC
VESLCNA context
IDPL
CNA /GED
HPVEC
Pre LPNA
IDPL
Pre LPNB
IDPL
LPNWright College
RNschools
16 weeks
16 weeks
12 months
EKG, Phlebotomy
Prepared by Dr. Ricardo A. Estrada, Project Coordinator, “Carreras En Salud”, A Chicago Healthcare Bridge Partnership
16 w
eeks
BIO 226, Math 118ENG 101, PSY 201
16 weeks
ESL level 10-12Pre LPN-A or CNA
ESL level 8-10, CNA
16 weeks
ESL level 6th
GED, Placement test
4024
24
31
36
PCT
16